The Overworked and Underpaid Truck drivers work long, grueling hours on the road to keep America’s supply chain running. Yet unlike most other professions, they are exempt from overtime pay…
How Do Brokers Find Direct Shippers?
Finding reliable direct shippers is a top priority for freight brokers. Without quality direct shipping partners, a brokerage simply can’t function. While some direct shippers may approach brokers first. Most…
US Import Volumes Remain Strong Despite Economic Uncertainty
Even as talk of an economic downturn continues, US imports have shown surprising resilience this year. Containerized import volumes in October rose nearly 4% over last year, reaching pre-pandemic highs….
Diesel Prices Continue a Gradual Descent, Catching Up to an Earlier Futures Drop
The average price that consumers pay for diesel at the pump has fallen for 4 out of the last 5 weeks, continuing a downward trend that is aligning retail prices…
7 Differences Between an Air Freight Forwarder and an Ocean Freight Forwarder
Navigating global shipping can be a high-stakes game for businesses. To succeed, you need the right teammates – starting with freight forwarders. International logistics coordinators know how to get cargo…
Rethinking Logistics: How Shared Truckload Creates Efficiency for Shippers
The Slow Road to Recovery The trucking industry continues to face strong headwinds as it works to recover from the 2008 financial crisis, which marked the start of a prolonged…
Holiday Shopping Expected to See Modest Gains in 2022
Spending Forecast to Grow 3%-4% Compared to Last Year The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts holiday shopping this year will see modest gains of 3%-4% over 2022, reaching total spending…
Quantum Computing: The Next Frontier in Supply Chain Optimization
Logistics leaders leverage AI and quantum tech to enhance operations and resilience For decades, supply chain management relied on antiquated pen-and-paper systems, but customer demands are rapidly modernizing the industry….
Jack Cooper Eyes An Ambitious Yellow Bid, Backed by Senators
Auto hauler Jack Cooper Transport aims to pull bankrupt Yellow Corp. from the brink in an audacious acquisition. The proposed deal is gaining steam as senators call for federal support….
7 Strategies to Reduce Sea Freight Shipping Costs for My Business
Skyrocketing global trade has made ocean freight an essential lifeline for many businesses today. But let’s be real – high seas don’t have to mean high shipping costs. Out-of-control freight…